A galvanometer of resistance 100 \Omega is connected to a battery of 2 \mathrm{~V} with a resistance of 1900 \Omega in series. The deflection obtained is 30 divisions. To reduce this deflection by 10 divisions the additional resistance required to be connected in series is
A. 1500 \Omega
B. 500 \Omega
C. 1000 \Omega
D. 2000 \Omega
A galvanometer of resistance 100 \Omega is connected to a battery of 2 \mathrm{~V} with a resistance of 1900 \Omega in series. The deflection obtained is 30 divisions. To reduce this deflection by 10 divisions the additional resistance required to be connected in series is
A. 1500 \Omega
B. 500 \Omega
C. 1000 \Omega
D. 2000 \Omega

Correct option is C.

Total resistance in the circuit is R=1900+100=2000 \Omega
\therefore Current I_{1}=\frac{2}{2000}=10^{-3} A
The deflection is decreased from 30 to 20 divisions \therefore I_{2}=\frac{2}{3} I_{1}=\frac{2}{3} \times 10^{-3} A
If total resistance now is \mathrm{R} ‘ then
R^{\prime}=\frac{V}{I_{2}}=\frac{2 \times 3}{2 \times 10^{-3}}=3 \times 10^{3} \Omega=3000 \Omega
\therefore Additional resistance =R^{\prime}-R=3000-2000=1000 \Omega